Plymouth s Fourth of July parade, fireworks canceled for second year in a row, organizers say Updated: 7:07 PM EDT Apr 16, 2021 Fireworks 2017 Share Updated: 7:07 PM EDT Apr 16, 2021 For a second year in a row, the Massachusetts town considered to be the birthplace of America won t hold its annual Fourth of July parade and fireworks show. Due to the current state and local guidelines, along with keeping the safety of our community, visitors, parade participants and volunteers as a priority, the July Four Plymouth Committee has determined that we will need to cancel the 2021 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks this year due to ongoing public health concerns and state safety protocols regarding COVID-19, a statement from the organizers said. The organizers said they were hoping that residents and visitors could come together on Independence Day to celebrate our nation s independence on the waterfront of America s hometown. We are looking forward to